Volunteer Applications

The Victim Support worker reports directly to the R.C.M.P. based Northeast Regional Victim Services Coordinator. The Victim Support Worker (VSW) is responsible for:

Crisis Response: The VSW will respond at the time of the crisis and assist with the immediate needs of the victim.

Information: The VSW can give victims information about the status of the police investigation, the justice system, court procedures and services available in your community.

Referrals: The VSW can help victims decide on what services, if any, the victim may need and make a referral to the appropriate government or community agency. Examples of these services may be financial advice, legal advice, or even short or long term counseling.

Victims Compensation: The VSW can provide information about eligible expenses and assist with the application forms.

Victim Impact Statements: The VSW can assist victims
with the filling out of a Victim Impact statement, can answer questions
regarding the statement and ensure that it is presented to the court if
an accused person is found guilty.

Court Support: The VSW can assist victims if they go to court. The VSW will work with the Crown Prosecutor and the police to answer victims questions, help victims prepare for court, accompany victims to court if they wish, and ensure that victims are informed about court dates and outcomes.

Requirement of a Victim Services Support Worker

All victim support workers shall:

successfully complete the Victim Services training program

meet the Security Clearance Criteria

be at least 18 years of age

be a Canadian Citizen or a landed immigrant

be supported and approved by the detachment commander

have strong interpersonal skills

Identification

First Name *

Middle Initial *

Last Name *

Are you over 19 years of age? *

Yes No

Address & Contact Information

Street Address *

PO Box *

Apt #

City *

Province *

Postal Code *

Home Phone *

Cell Phone

E-Mail *

Employment Information

Are you currently employed?

May we call you at work?

Work Phone

Yes No

Yes No

Skills & Experience

Please list any languages you speak in addition to English(if applicable):

Explain what you feel you can bring or add to our team: *

Have you done volunteer work before?

If yes, please list the organization(s) and describe your role:

Yes No

Requirements

Are you able to complete a minimumof two (2) "On-Call" shifts per month? *

Are you willing to make a one-yearcommittment to the program? *

Yes No

Yes No

Are you able to complete the required training?(40 hours scheduled on weekends) *

Have you ever been charged and/or convicted of acriminal offence for which a pardon has not been granted? *

Yes No

Yes No

References

Please provide one personal and one professional, education or volunteer reference.